Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3355
$2.00 Columbian (242). Radiant color on fresh paper, vignett-free light strike of target cancel leaves design fully visible, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2003 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,300.00). Only three have graded higher (at 98)
675
1,800